CDRLabs kicks off the New Year with another look at Crucial's new NVMe SSD, the P1. This time around, we've reviewed the 500GB version of the drive which combines Silicon Motion's SM2263EN controller with Micron's 3D QLC NAND flash. The P1 is also equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface and is capable of delivering performance well beyond that of your average SATA 6Gb/s SSD.

Colorful Technology Company Limited, professional manufacturer of graphics cards, motherboards and high-performance storage solutions is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its rapidly expanding high-performance storage solution portfolio with its latest and highest capacity SSD offering to date. The new COLORFUL SL500 2TB SSD brings massive capacity at a competitive price point giving mainstream consumers a viable option to completely replacing mechanical hard disk storage with high-speed, solid-state drives.

The COLORFUL SL500 2TB SSD removes the need of mixing SSDs with HDDs to balance speed and performance, all the while making it much more accessible to mainstream consumers with its affordable price. Power users, gamers and multimedia professionals can now utilize the speed advantage of SSDs without relying on slower HDDs to compensate for growing file sizes. Now you can store all your games, work on large 4K videos all on a single SSD. The COLORFUL SL500 2TB SSD brings faster load times for apps and games that will benefit both professionals and gamers alike.

QNAP Systems, Inc. today launched the compact and versatile TBS-453DX NASbook which is designed for small working spaces and mobile workers. Using four M.2 SATA SSDs for storage, the TBS-453DX can also have 20 cloud storage spaces mapped and local caching enabled, providing the ability to work with online files as quickly as local files. The multi-functional and near-silent TBS-453DX provides HDMI 2.0 4K 60Hz output, hardware transcoding and streaming, and features 10GbE N-BASET connectivity based on Aquantia's Multi-Gig controller, making it perfect for creating a seamless high-speed network environment for improved teamwork and smooth multimedia applications.

“The TBS-453DX NASbook packs serious performance and complete business applications into a tiny, portable frame. By seamlessly integrating cloud storage spaces, the TBS-453DX provides the combined advantages of portability and storage flexibility to boost the abilities of modern offices and studios,” said Jason Hsu, Product Manager of QNAP, adding “With the ability to locally cache cloud-based files on the TBS-453DX, no matter if users are working remotely or in the office, they can enjoy access speeds as if they were working within a LAN environment.”

KINGMAX Technology Inc., the world's leading provider of memory products, reveal the latest brand new portable solid state drive-KE31. To meet the growing demands for powerful portable storage devices, KINGMAX expands its product lineup with the KE31 portable SSD, which is designed to fulfill all you require for a high-performance portable SSD. Featuring a super-tiny size, fast transfer speeds and large capacities up to 960GB, the KE31 is the best companion for heavy users to easily get their works done wherever they go.

To compare with ordinary External Hard Drive, the portable SSD KE31 has many advantages of NAND Flash products. With no moving parts, KE31 Portable SSD promises a shock-resistant protection and noise-free operation. The outstanding high sequential read/write speeds of up to 400/390 MB/s, where its speed is almost 5 times faster than External Hard Drive's. With an ultra-slim and 35g-lightweight casing, KE31 portable SSD will never be a burden for daily carrying.

“The TS-x83XU was specifically designed for enterprises that require server-class standards of performance and reliability for business-critical data and applications,” said David Tsao, Product Manager of QNAP, adding “businesses and organizations can unlock greater application potential and increase their everyday working efficiency by leveraging game-changing features such as PCIe expandability, SSD-optimization technologies, and tiered storage.”

“The TVS-x72XU series demonstrates excellent performance and I/O expansion for versatile business applications,” said David Tsao, Product Manager of QNAP, adding “besides the SmartNIC featuring 10GbE SFP+ connectivity and SSD-optimized technology, the TVS-x72XU series is a perfect option for organizations that particularly require HDMI-output for their application usage.”

ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules, NAND Flash products, and mobile accessories today launched the UE700 Pro USB flash drive. Featuring read/write speeds of up to 360/180 MB/s and up to 256GB of storage capacity, the drive offers users fast data transmissions and plenty of space for high-resolution movies, videos, and other data. What’s more, it sports an ultra-thin 7mm form factor and a brushed aluminum surface that’s highly portable and stylish.

Employing USB 3.1 the UE700 Pro sports fast read/write speeds of up to 360/180 MB per second. That means users can transfer a 4GB high-resolution movie file in a speedy 22 seconds. Also, in an era of 4K videos, there can never be too much storage capacity. Therefore the UE700 comes with up to 256GB of storage capacity so users can capture hi-res photos and videos without fear of running out of space.